Updated 1st August 2024 I first learnt how to make lemon curd in a home economics class at school (a long time ago, although it REALLY doesn’t feel like it). Much to my delight, when I took it home, it was a huge hit with my mum and grandparents. And because of their glee, my […]
Author Archives: Liz Rimmer
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Aug
Aug
As a cook, sometimes I feel a bit guilty when I buy ready-made shop bought things. But when I’m short of preparation time, I’m really glad there are great convenience products on hand that can help me out just when I need it. This Lees meringue pavlova that I picked up from Aldi the other […]
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Aug
Aug
Updated 7th September 2021 I’d always been a bit rubbish at making egg fried rice until somebody explained to me where I’d been going wrong. It was simply that I’d been adding raw beaten egg rather than cooked. Lightly frying the beaten egg, before adding it to the rice prevents the rice from becoming stodgy. […]
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Jul
Jul
Really giddy to share this recipe for a gluten free blackcurrant pie, as it’s one of my favourite puddings that my grandma used to make, and since being diagnosed with coeliac I have never made myself a gluten free version. Until today. And what’s nice, is the blackcurrants I’ve used to make this pie came […]
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Jul
Jul
I consider myself to be a very lucky coeliac, as the route to my diagnosis was a quick and straightforward one, thanks to the keen eye of my GP. Unfortunately, that’s not the case for many people. It’s been said that in the UK it can take on average 13 years to get a medical […]
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Jun
Jun
I’m forever trying new gluten free products – some I like, some I don’t. And although like many things, food is all down to personal taste, I thought it would be good to share with you the things that I have tried this month and without any hesitation would buy again!
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Jun
Jun
I love pavlova. In fact, if picking from a menu it would probably be my first pudding of choice. Gluten free sticky toffee pudding or a fabulous ice cream would also be huge contenders! One of the many great things about a pavlova, is that it is also naturally gluten free. Hoorah! Of course when […]
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Jun
Jun
Last week me and Neil took ourselves off for a little break, to stay at very wonderful Carnoustie Golf Hotel and Spa. We were originally planning to visit Arran. But Neil spotted this hotel in Carnoustie, and we got side tracked. Hopefully we will make it to Arran one day.
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Jun
Jun
When it comes to keeping gluten free food safe, and still gluten free, preventing cross contamination throughout the whole storage, preparation, cooking and serving process is key. And to help spread a consistent message how important (and achievable) this really is for anybody that requires a gluten free diet, the advice should, be simple and […]
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May
May
Updated 30th August 2025 It’s year ago today since my blog went live, so I thought it would be nice to pop together a special cake to mark the 1st Birthday of Coeliac by Design! There’s quite a few things, that have only become popular since I was diagnosed with coeliac disease. Red velvet cake being […]